Legislation
SB 789 Vacancy Reporting Mandate Defeated
SB 789 has been defeated in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreFilm-Friendly LA: What Mayor Bass’s Executive Order Means for CRE Professionals
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive order to make it easier and cheaper to film in the city. The goal is to keep entertainment jobs in LA and support the local film and TV industry.
Read MoreBack in Action: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Bill Gains Momentum in Congress
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973) is back for another legislative session. It recently passed the U.S. House with a bipartisan majority vote.
Read MoreHollywood/Wilshire Regional Council Showcases Entertainment Industry’s Role in Local CREÂ
The Hollywood/Wilshire Regional Council hosted a panel discussion on the importance of the entertainment industry for commercial real estate in the greater Hollywood area.
Read MoreWestside CRE Watch: From Santa Monica Self-Certification to SB 789
Over a dozen Westside Regional BOMA/GLA members gathered at Tishman Spyer’s Zo Lounge (special thanks to our friends Amal Higier and Frank Gaugler for the space) in beautiful Beverly Hills for a Happy Hour and information sharing session update on the state of commercial real estate on the westside.
Read MoreUnderstanding Measure G’s Implementation in Los Angeles CountyÂ
Approved by voters in November 2024, Measure G brings major changes aimed at improving representation, transparency, and accountability in LA County government.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Engages with State Leaders at CBPA Board Meeting & Legislative LuncheonÂ
Our BOMA/GLA Government Affairs Director attended the California Business Properties Association (CBPA) Board Meeting and All-Star Awards Legislative Luncheon in Sacramento this week, joining industry leaders and policymakers for discussions on commercial real estate legislation at the state level and locally.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Orders State Employees Back to the OfficeÂ
Governor Newsom ordered state agencies to require at least four in-office days per week starting July 1, 2025.
Read MorePasadena Wants to Update Adaptive Reuse RulesÂ
Pasadena introduced an ordinance to make it easier to convert commercial buildings into housing. It would reduce parking requirements, increase allowed density, and provide zoning flexibility for multi-family and mixed-use projects if passed.
Read MoreFederal Lease Terminations: What You Need to Know
The new Trump Administration has prioritized reducing the size of the federal government, including efforts to shrink federal building space.
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